Thousandfold

Nina Bogins Thousandfold is a journey through seasons and landscapes, a journal of ordinary life punctuated by extraordinary people and moments. Her poems connect the unknowable past of ancestors to the future, between which there is a present that is no less elusive.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2019
Publisher: Carcanet Press Ltd

Nina Bogins' Thousandfold is a captivating journey that traverses the seasons and landscapes, serving as a poignant journal of ordinary life interspersed with extraordinary people and moments. From the joy of welcoming grandchildren to the gradual physical decline of a beloved husband, and the intricacies of relationships with family and friends, Bogins' poems weave a tapestry that connects the mysterious past of ancestors to the equally enigmatic future of descendants, all while navigating the elusive present that eludes our grasp. Despite the uncertainties that permeate life, Bogins' intimate and exploratory poems take on an even greater poignancy as she confronts the challenges of her husband's dementia and begins to forge a new path, one that embraces both the presence and absence of him. Through her words, she invites us to explore the depths of human experience, offering solace, hope, and a profound understanding of the complexities of love and loss.

Weight: 124g
Dimension: 135 x 216 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784106393